This Garbanzo Guacamole offers a delightful, lighter take on the traditional Mexican dip. By blending creamy avocado with hearty garbanzo beans, you get a dip that is both satisfying and nutritious. The fresh lemon juice and garlic provide a bright, zesty kick, while the chopped onion, tomato, and green chiles add texture and a mild heat. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a healthy starter before dinner. Simple to whip up with pantry staples, this recipe delivers bold flavor without the heaviness, making it a crowd-pleaser youâÂÂll return to again and again.
Garbanzo Guacamole
Description
This Garbanzo Guacamole offers a delightful, lighter take on the traditional Mexican dip. By blending creamy avocado with hearty garbanzo beans, you get a dip that is both satisfying and nutritious. The fresh lemon juice and garlic provide a bright, zesty kick, while the chopped onion, tomato, and green chiles add texture and a mild heat. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a healthy starter before dinner. Simple to whip up with pantry staples, this recipe delivers bold flavor without the heaviness, making it a crowd-pleaser youâÂÂll return to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the rinsed and drained garbanzo beans in a food processor or blender.
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Add the fresh lemon juice and crushed garlic to the processor.
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Process briefly until the garbanzo beans are slightly chopped but still have some texture.
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Add the chopped onion and avocado to the mixture.
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Process again until the mixture is combined but remains chunky.
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Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
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Fold in the chopped tomato, thinly sliced scallions, and canned green chiles.
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Mix everything together well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 237.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.7g8%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 14.6mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.1g14%
- Dietary Fiber 9.8g40%
- Sugars 7.0g
- Protein 11.3g23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This is a lower-fat version of traditional guacamole. Because it uses a smaller amount of avocado, it is lighter but still creamy.
To reduce the fat content further, you can eliminate the avocado entirely. The recipe will still be delicious thanks to the garbanzo beans and fresh vegetables.
Serve with oil-free tortilla chips or fresh vegetable sticks like carrots, celery, and bell peppers for a healthy snack.
For best results, use ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure.
